Model year
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CLE-Class for 2024. Under the matched names AMG CLE53, AMG CLE53 4MATIC+, CLE 300, CLE 300 4MATIC, CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET, CLE 450, CLE 450 4MATIC, and CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 7 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CLE 300 are ENGINE (2), BACK OVER PREVENTION (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 23–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2024. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG CLE53 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CLE 300 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| CLE 300 4MATIC | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CLE 450 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CLE 450 4MATIC | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for CLE 300
24V688000 · Sep 13, 2024
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle…
24V115000 · Feb 16, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and…
Complaints for CLE 300
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for CLE 300
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE300 4matic (Convertible) · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| CLE450 4matic (Convertible) · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| CLE450 4matic (Coupe) · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| CLE300 4matic (Coupe) · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe) · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.